FTSE 100 claws back some ground as liquidity aids lift confidence
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(Reuters) - London's main share index rose on Tuesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve's move to purchase short-term corporate debt and Britain's expected rescue package to help coronavirus-hit businesses brought back some confidence among investors. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 2.8%, led by healthcare and consumer stocks .Chilean copper producer Antofagasta jumped 16.0% after posting higher annual profit aided by rising sales and falling costs, though it also flagged a review of its spending plans..